The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-23
1NrERNArIONAI 4. CONyENTION
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SAN Francisco, May 14.-The twenty.
seventh biennial convention Of the Inter.
national Young Mems Chriatian Asaocia.
ton began lis session In this city on the
18th Inst. There was come anxiety In the
minds Of liz friends In regard to the sue.
ceea Of the convention, because OF the
remotencgs OF San Francisco from tho
centres OF population. This anxiety has
entirely Disappeared. Almost every State
and Territory Ia represented; and In add.
ton, there are delegates from Canada,
Manitoba, Honolulu and other foreign
places. The whole number OF delegates
In attendance reaches upwards Of $40. The
general and widespread interest taken in
the convention may be understood when
We Btaie that congratulatory telegralns
have been received not only from many
places In tho United States, but also from
London, Berlin, Sidney, Australia, Quebec
and other points, not now remembered. T,
San Francisco has taken deep interest
in the convention. The secular press hiss
not merely given 1t consideration, as q
source OF newspaper items; but has ex.
pressed cordial words OF welcome and on
couragement. Tho churches Of the city
have given the warmeat sympathy and
cooperation. Their pulpffs and platforms
for two Sabbaths, have been placed at the
disposal OF the representative speakers
and workers OF the Association. There Is
abundant evidence that the opportunity
thus given, has been ably improved; and
that good reeults will follow. The cor.
dial and unaffected hospitality oil the peo-
pie Of San Francisco, has taken tho hearts
Of the yiaitors. The arrangements Tor enter
tanning the delegates seem to be perfect.
| 70 make sure oil the best possible oppor-
tunisies for better acquaintance and social
enjoyment, tho Indies OF the different
churches alternately have dispensed each
day in the hall Of the y. NJ. O. A. build
ing q sumptuous lunch. The tables arc
not only loaded with edlblea, but they ARE
garnished by euch fresh noYers rs only
California can produce. General 0. O.
Howard, U. s. A., pres!des ct these enter.
tainments, and contributes greatly to their
interest by his genial manner and ready
wit; and by his tact In bringing out the
post prandial speeches. Aside from these
monday epiaodes, the business Of the
convention receives constant attention. 1t
Is understood that excursions, eight seeing,
ETC., are all postponed till the session Is
closed.
1t would make this letter too long, to
refer in detail 10 the proceedings Of the
convention. Some facts will be interesting
to your readers. There are now about
5000 I'M. g. Associations in the world,
over 1000 OF which arc on our continent.
Ninety oY these Associations own their
own buildings, worth from Sl,S00 to
S500, 900, each. The work thus. far
is mainly done in the cities and larger
towns. Special work has been organized,
in the interest OF railroad employees, and
Of students in colleges, aud with marked
SUCCESS and encouraging promise. The
general work OF the Association is under
the direction Of avery capable interna-
tional executive committee, for whose
work the sum Of So, 900 was pledged at
the meeting to-day. This sum is needed
to BIO increased 10 $50, 900.
The interested observer in the proceed
ings Ia Impressed with their deep serious
nees, and severe earnestness. Thespeeches
are short, but warm and to the point.
There ia manifest intolerance OF mere
froth or gush. Workers ore valued accord
ing to their ability to accomplish good
work. Methods are sharply inquired
after, and carefully weighed. Young men
are not only encouraged, but required to
EQUALITY themselves Tor responsible work.
10 this end, and to meet a large and in
creasing demand for experienced workers,
q college for instruction Of young men for
association work has been opened in
Springfield, Mass.SsThe temper Of the con-
vention may be judged in part at least, by
the fact that the speaker resenting this
college on the platform insisted that only
such young men should be sent them "a
gave decided promise Of usefulness, aud
had that spirit OF self sacrifice, which is
Indispensable to a successful worker.
The Association has in its comparative
/ ly brief history been remarkably success
full, not only in placing large numbers Of
young men under religious influence; but
also in improving and periecting its aims
and methods; and in developing capable,
enthusiastic and sell denying men, whose
ambition and business it is to carry out
it's benevolent objects. The Wheeling
Association is again, as at number Of pre-
vious Reesions, faithfully represented by
Capt. W. Fl. Irwin. The newly elected
President OF the Association is disting.
uished lawyer Of Toronto, Canada, Hon.
s. II. Blake. He is IN ex.Charcellor OF
the University at Toronto; aud wes few
years since President Of the International
Sunday School Association. L.
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Senator Ksnua aud his Camern.